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Cardoon vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cardoon and chow mein

  • Cardoon has less selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, and folate.
  • Chow mein covers your daily selenium needs 78% more than cardoon.
  • Cardoon has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cardoon, raw and Noodles, chinese, chow mein.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 21% 35% 26% 77% 4.6% 9.9% 22% 33% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 6% 11% 177% 56% 38% 69% 153% 0% 235%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more IronIron +575.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +723.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21400%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 5.6% 20% 27% 0% 0% 51% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 46% 0% 145% 97% 112% 32% 25% 0% 3.5% 80% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2790%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.11mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +7866.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1058.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15330%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1688.7%
Contains more OtherOther +119.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 26% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
15% 61% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49505.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8609.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardoon Chow mein
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Chow mein DV% diff.
Selenium 0.2µg 43µg 78%
Iron 0.7mg 4.73mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.578mg 47%
Sodium 170mg 1174mg 44%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 5.95mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.421mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 3.571g 24%
Fats 0.1g 15.43g 24%
Calories 17kcal 475kcal 23%
Carbs 4.07g 72.8g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.018g 8.929g 22%
Phosphorus 23mg 161mg 20%
Protein 0.7g 8.11g 15%
Vitamin E 2.3mg 15%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.4mg 11%
Manganese 0.256mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.011g 2.229g 10%
Folate 68µg 106µg 10%
Fiber 1.6g 3.7g 8%
Potassium 400mg 120mg 8%
Copper 0.231mg 0.167mg 7%
Calcium 70mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.533mg 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Magnesium 42mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 2.47g 69.1g N/A
Sugar 5.71g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.11mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.8g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cardoon Chow mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Cardoon
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chow mein
Chow mein is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardoon
Cardoon contains less Sodium (difference - 1004mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/nutrients
  2. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.